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Discuss the client considerations for the creation of the product from the pitch (D1)

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  Brief Requirements: Strengths (internal): -Many successful British Horror films, so there is a market -Large group of fans because it is popular Weaknesses (internal): -15 age rating so there is a smaller demographic -Being able to achieve the brief -Lots of films so hard to compete -Can be very expensive Opportunities (external): -More realistic approach -Loads of sub genres Threats (external): -Mindful of where to film  -Film may not work out -Language barrier overseas -Cultural differences How my product is tailored to meet the target audience: The target audience for my short film is 15+ due to the fact the age rating is a 15 and this age groups' second favourite genre is horror so I have tailored my product to that information by adding scare factors like jumpscares and suspense. I also want to appeal to older audiences. I can do this as older audiences may have more experience with dementia as they may know someone who has early-onset dementia like loved one ...

Be able to pitch ideas on a proposed media product and respond to questions (P4 and M3)

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My BFI Presentation:

Identify client questions and amend pitch and proposal documentation (M2)

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I have looked through my presentation and script have decided that ' Slide 21' is not detailed so I have added more detail to the " How I am going to make it " slide. Script: Slide 1 (Summary): My horror short is called "He Never Forgot"; it's about a man, called Richard, who has young-onset dementia; has a hallucination about leaving his house, then seeing a dark figure in the distance - not knowing where he is, he decides to follow said figure only to lose it. He turns around and gets scared by the figure. He seems to appear back in his chair not remembering anything that just happened; then seeing the figure walk past the window and Richard gets scared. Slide 2: At the start of my storyboard - the first scene has Richard sitting down in his chair looking out the window during the daytime. The camera is a wide shot over his shoulder. The setting is in his family home, the windows have curtains and he is sitting in a large chair. Slide 3: The second sc...

Create a pitch to communicate an idea to the client (P3)

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Script: Slide 1 (Summary): My horror short is called "He Never Forgot"; it's about a man, called Richard, who has young-onset dementia; has a hallucination about leaving his house, then seeing a dark figure in the distance - not knowing where he is, he decides to follow said figure only to lose it. He turns around and gets scared by the figure. He seems to appear back in his chair not remembering anything that just happened; then seeing the figure walk past the window and Richard gets scared. Slide 2: At the start of my storyboard - the first scene has Richard sitting down in his chair looking out the window during the daytime. The camera is a wide shot over his shoulder. The setting is in his family home, the windows have curtains and he is sitting in a large chair. Slide 3: The second scene is Richard still sitting in his chair, however, it is now night time and he is getting looked after by someone (wife or child). The setting is still the same but now he has food and ...

Create a proposal and client documentation in support of a pitch (P2)

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P2/P3:Learners must produce a recorded proposal for a new product that meets the specifications of the client brief. It should include the title of the new product, an executive summary, a statement of need,product description, resource list, details of production company and concluding comments. A plan for pitching the product should also be produced. Evidence could be produced as a written proposal or a written proposal with supporting print/audio-visual/audio materials.    Film Title: He Never Forgot Log Line:  Man with dementia, Richard, finally leaves the house after not being allowed; remembers the one thing he would wish to forget. One paragraph description of the film:  Richard, middle aged man with young-onset dementia, restricted from the outside for his entire life; Richard ventures out to the unknown, only to regret his unforgettable decision for the rest of his life. Character Biographies:   Her...

Explain and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different ideas for an original media product based on a client brief (P1/M1)

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  SWOT of Brief: Strengths (internal): -Many successful British Horror films, so there is a market -Large group of fans because it is popular Weaknesses (internal): -15 age rating so there is a smaller demographic -Being able to achieve the brief -Lots of films so hard to compete -Can be very expensive Opportunities (external): -More realistic approach -Loads of sub genres Threats (external): -Mindful of where to film  -Film may not work out -Language barrier overseas -Cultural differences MOVIE: The Purge (2013): Distribution - Universal Pictures Box Office -  89.3 million USD Plot -  In an America ravaged by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all criminal activity -- including murder -- is legal. James Sandin (Ethan Hawke) and his family face the ultimate test when an intruder drags the vicious outside world into their home. James, Mary (Lena Headey) and their two children struggle to survive the ...